Implant Restoration in New York, NY

About Implant Restoration at Rock Dental

At Rock Dental, we provide implant restoration services when they’re necessary. Our staff knows the signs of implant problems, and we are committed to checking them each time we see you. During visits after having implants put in, we assess your gums, bone density and any part that’s connected to the implant. These checks are in an effort to keep you healthy and catch any problems with the implants.

When you receive implants, we will guide you on how best to take care of them. This will help you minimize problems and be aware if any present themselves. If you think there is an issue with your current implants, please let us know so we can check them.

At Rock Dental, we follow our ethical way of doing business when we approach implant restoration. This means that we put your health and well-being first. We always check your implants after we fit them, and we give you the information you need about your oral health and treatments.

Why Implants Still Need Looking After

An implant cannot get a cavity, but the gum and bone that hold it in place are living tissue and can still become inflamed or infected. Plaque builds up around an implant just as it does around a natural tooth. If it is not cleared away, the gum can become sore and bleed, and in more advanced cases the supporting bone can be affected. Catching these changes early generally makes them much simpler to manage.

The parts you chew on also wear. A crown on an implant can chip, a small screw can loosen, and a denture that clips onto implants has attachments that lose their grip over time. None of this necessarily means the implant itself has failed. In many cases the restoration can be tightened, repaired or remade while the post in the bone stays where it is. If something feels different, have it checked rather than waiting to see if it settles.

What to Expect at an Implant Restoration Visit

If you are receiving a new restoration, your dentist will typically take impressions or scans once the implant has healed, then have a crown, bridge or denture made to match your bite and the shade of your other teeth. At a later visit it is tried in, adjusted and secured. If you already have implants, a visit usually involves checking the gums, taking digital X-rays to view the bone, and testing that every part is firm.

At home, clean around your implants every day. Brush twice daily with a soft brush and clean between the teeth with floss or small interdental brushes, as your dentist recommends. Keep up with regular professional cleanings and exams. Call the office at (212) 332-1020 if a crown feels loose, your bite feels off, or the gum around an implant is red, swollen, bleeding or sore. These signs are easier to deal with when they are seen early.